Nicola Port
About Nicola Port
Nicola Port serves as the Chief Legal Officer at the World Economic Forum since 2021, bringing extensive legal experience from previous roles at Chubb and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. She holds an LL.M. from Columbia Law School and a Doctor of Law from the University of Zurich.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Nicola Port serves as the Chief Legal Officer at the World Economic Forum, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the organization's operations and initiatives. The World Economic Forum is based in Geneva, Switzerland, where Port contributes to its mission of improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation.
Previous Experience at Chubb
Prior to her current position, Nicola Port worked at Chubb, formerly known as ACE Group, as Senior Vice President and International Counsel from 2012 to 2021. During her nine years at Chubb, she focused on international legal matters and contributed to the company's global operations while based in New York, United States.
Legal Career at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Nicola Port was employed at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as International Counsel from 2001 to 2012. Her tenure of eleven years at the firm involved providing legal counsel across various jurisdictions, including New York, London, and Munich. This role allowed her to develop expertise in international law and complex legal issues.
Education and Expertise
Nicola Port holds an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, which she completed in 2001. Prior to that, she earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Zurich, where she studied from 1991 to 1997. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices, contributing to her effectiveness in her professional roles.
Early Career at Pestalozzi Lachenal Patry
Nicola Port began her legal career as a Pre-Bar exam Law Clerk at Pestalozzi Lachenal Patry in Zürich, Switzerland, from 1998 to 2000. During her two years at the firm, she gained valuable experience in the legal field, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in international law.